Duet

Duet is a web-to-print workflow tool developed by ePublishing that bridges the gap between digital content creation and print production. It connects CMS platforms with Adobe InDesign, allowing editorial teams to assign content to pages directly from the CMS. Designers can then drag and drop content into layouts, streamlining collaboration and enhancing productivity across editorial and design teams.

Features

• Integration between CMS and Adobe InDesign
• Page assignment and layout control from the CMS
• Visual workflow indicators for production tracking
• Automatic placement of ads and folios
• Support for merged pages and double truck layouts
• One-click output to folder structure
• PDF generation and export for print workflows
• Flexible page storage options (local or cloud-based)

Capabilities

• Enable real-time collaboration between editors, designers, and production teams
• Assign and manage publication structure within the CMS
• Drag-and-drop content placement in InDesign
• Automate ad and folio placement to reduce manual work
• Monitor workflow status visually for each page
• Customize naming conventions and layout formats
• Generate print-ready PDFs with minimal effort
• Store pages securely based on publisher preferences

Benefits

• Increases efficiency and reduces production costs
• Enhances collaboration across editorial and design teams
• Simplifies complex print workflows
• Improves visibility into production status
• Reduces errors and manual layout tasks
• Supports creative flexibility for designers
• Offers scalable storage and cost control
• Accelerates time-to-publish for print editions